Elderly woman dies and two are injured in an accident on MG-402 in Pintópolis
An 81-year-old woman died and two others were injured in a family car accident on MG-402 in Pintópolis, Brazil.
An unfortunate accident occurred on the MG-402 in Pintópolis, Brazil, where an 81-year-old woman lost her life, and two other family members were injured. The accident happened when their vehicle veered off the road and plunged down a slope. Emergency services, specifically the Mobile Emergency Care Service (Samu), responded swiftly to the scene. Unfortunately, by the time they arrived, the elderly woman, who was seated in the back, was already confirmed dead. Her husband, aged 86 and sitting in the front, sustained pain in his neck and lower back, while their 56-year-old daughter, the driver, was found outside the car with mild chest and back pain but was conscious and responsive.
After initial medical attention at the scene, both the father and daughter were transported to a hospital in São Francisco for further evaluation and care. The details surrounding the circumstances of the accident are currently unavailable, leaving several questions regarding its cause. This incident raises concerns about road safety in the area and highlights the importance of careful driving, especially for elderly passengers who may be more vulnerable to the risks of vehicle accidents.